How to Increase SharePoint List Column Text Size With JSON
Question details
The user wants to enlarge SharePoint list column text using JSON formatting and needs clarity on what can be changed, including column headers.
- Product
- Microsoft SharePoint list
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- A user is customizing a SharePoint list view to improve readability of column text and headers.
- Observed behavior
- SharePoint has no built-in setting for column header font size, while JSON column formatting can increase the font size of column entries only.
Make sure you have permission to edit the SharePoint list or column formatting. Identify whether you need to enlarge column entries, column headers, or both, because JSON formatting only changes the text inside column values.
Increase SharePoint list column entry text size with JSON column formatting
Use this method when you want to change the font size of column values in a specific SharePoint list column.
SharePoint column formatting uses JSON to define how a column's values are displayed. This affects the column entries, not the column header.
In your SharePoint list view, select the drop-down arrow next to the column you want to format.
Click Column settings, then choose Format this column.
Replace the JSON with a formatting block that sets the font-size property, for example: {"$schema":"https://developer.microsoft.com/json-schemas/sp/v2/column-formatting.schema.json","elmType":"div","style":{"font-size":"14px"},"txtContent":"@currentField"}. Then click Save.
Use browser zoom to enlarge SharePoint list column headers
Use this method when you mainly need larger header text or a quick, no-code way to enlarge the entire list view.
Use WPS Office for Lightweight Editing of Microsoft Office Files from SharePoint
WPS Office does not change SharePoint list column header formatting, but it is a free, lightweight Office alternative for working with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files exported from SharePoint. It offers a familiar ribbon interface, strong Microsoft Office format compatibility, and smooth file migration.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Go to the official WPS website and download WPS Office Free for your device.
- 2. Install and launch WPS Office: Install the application, then open WPS Office and select Writer, Spreadsheet, or Presentation.
- 3. Open Microsoft Office files: Open the .docx, .xlsx, or .pptx files you use alongside SharePoint to edit them with familiar tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can JSON formatting increase SharePoint list column header size?
No, JSON column formatting changes how column values are displayed. It does not resize the column header; browser zoom is the easiest way to make headers larger.
Where do I open Format this column in SharePoint?
Select the drop-down arrow next to the column, click Column settings, and then click Format this column.
Does browser zoom change only the SharePoint list headers?
No, browser zoom enlarges the entire page, including column headers and entries. SharePoint does not offer a header-only zoom or font size setting.
Can I use the same SharePoint JSON formatting for every column?
Yes, you can apply JSON formatting to each column individually, but each column needs its own formatting configuration.
Is WPS Office a replacement for SharePoint list formatting?
No, WPS Office does not manage SharePoint list JSON formatting. It is a free Office alternative for editing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files with Microsoft-compatible formats.
